PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE MORNING WIRE CORRESPONDENT
Darren Flett — Portage la Prairie Morning Wire Coverage
All filed reports from Darren Flett, Portage la Prairie correspondent covering the Portage la Prairie Morning Wire for the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Your Portage kid just got new social media rules. Will they work?
Your kid's social media time just got interesting Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, we talk a lot about what's coming down the Trans-Canada, but ...
Your environment minister wants you to slow down... voluntarily?
You won't believe what they're saying about speed limits Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You hear a lot of talk about how things are changing, right? Es...
Winnipegger chose Manitoba over Australia for her rescue dog. Seriously?
Your rescue dog picked Manitoba over Australia. Seriously? Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You ever wonder what makes someone pick one place over another...
Tesla's suing. Your EV rebate might be next.
Your EV rebate might be gone thanks to Tesla Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. So, you know how everyone's been talking about those EV rebates? The ones t...
Your Trans-Canada shortcut is Manitoba's worst road AGAIN.
Your old Trans-Canada shortcut is now Manitoba's worst road Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know that stretch of Highway 34, the one that runs from ...
Were your kids given condoms at the powwow?
### Did you hear about these powwow materials? Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, we're always talking about what's coming and going on the Trans-...
An AI chatbot knows more Manitoba history than you.
Did you hear about this new AI chatbot for Manitoba history? Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, we talk a lot about the future here, with the proc...
Someone stole a whole playset from a Headingley preschool. Seriously?
Here's something you won't believe was stolen in Headingley Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, you hear about all sorts of things getting taken, f...
Your fields are moving and it'll cost Portage a million bucks.
Your fields are moving, seriously. Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know how the spring winds kick up? Well, a couple of southern Manitoba municipalit...
Cocaine in your mail? Project Puma hit Portage hard.
That cocaine bust? It went right through our mail. Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, we see a lot of traffic on the Trans-Canada here in Portage...
Is your MLA a landlord in Portage?
Your MLA is a landlord, you say? Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You ever wonder about who owns what in this province? Not just the big agricultural outf...
Your mushrooms just got a tariff. Seriously.
Your mushrooms just got a tariff. Seriously. Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, we talk a lot about the movement of goods and crops through this c...
Your commute is getting wild for a 40,000 sq ft cricket dome.
Your commute to Winnipeg is about to get wild Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, sometimes you see a news story that just makes you scratch your ...
Niverville just won big. Your Portage Terriers felt that.
That Niverville win affects more than just their town Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, sometimes you see a news story that seems far away, like...
Your camping trip just got cancelled in Northern Manitoba
Your camping plans just got wetter Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, we talk a lot about the Trans-Canada and the rail lines moving goods, but so...
Your "spring cleanup" rain was actually a dusty mess
Your spring cleanup rain was a dirty lie Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know that feeling when you're waiting for a good spring rain to finally was...
Will AI data centres change Portage like Île des Chênes?
Your neighbour might be fighting AI, seriously Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You ever hear about something happening just down the highway and think, '...
Hermanos Steakhouse Ditching Winnipeg for Brandon? What gives?
Your steak dinner is leaving Winnipeg for Brandon, seriously? Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. So, you hear about Hermanos Steakhouse? The one down in Wi...
Winnie the Pooh is from Manitoba. Did your kids know?
Your kids probably think Pooh is just a cartoon, but he's from Manitoba. Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You might know Winnie the Pooh from the books or...
Someone just got day parole after 50 years. Can you imagine?
Your grandpa just got day parole after 50 years Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You hear a lot of things on the wires, but this one stuck with me like a...
That exporter is suing the feds and it'll hit Portage hard
You won't believe this exporter's lawsuit Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. So, you hear about the exporter suing the Canadian Food Inspection Agency? App...
Your Carman hospital shut down surgeries for what? Ants?
Your Carman hospital has ants, seriously? Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You might have seen the news floating around about Carman, south of us, having ...
Your politicians can't call each other "racist" anymore.
Your politicians can't call each other names anymore Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know how the Legislative Building in Winnipeg can get heated? W...
Your Portage pharmacist wants to do more for you.
Your pharmacists want more power. Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, you hear a lot about healthcare challenges these days, but this one's got me ...
Your grandparents remember Portage before the Red River flood of 1826.
Your grandparents probably remember this. Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, sometimes you read a story and it just sticks with you, makes you th...
Your old landline is cool again. Seriously.
Your old landline phone is suddenly a hot ticket, can you believe it? Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, sometimes you see a trend coming, and so...
Kinew's plan could ban TikTok for your Portage kids.
Your kids might not be swiping through TikTok much longer Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. So, Premier Kinew is out there talking about potentially finin...
Your Selkirk Ave neighbours don't feel safe anymore
You won't believe what's happening on Selkirk Avenue Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You hear a lot about housing these days, especially with the process...
Your neighbor on the farm needs real help.
Your neighbor needs mental health support Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You hear about this stuff all the time, especially when you're out at the co-o...
Portage, can your Mayor ban you from meetings now?
Your town council wants to ban people from meetings. Seriously? Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You ever wonder what really grinds the gears of municipal...
Portage is getting a new toolkit to find doctors. Will it work?
Rural Manitoba is getting a tool kit, can you believe it? Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, most of the news moving through the province today i...
Your golf course is opening but the city's still fighting over money
Your golf course is finally opening this weekend Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. I saw this headline about golf courses opening up in Winnipeg and it ma...
Your speeding tickets could finally help Portage.
Your speeding tickets are about to get personal. Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, you pay a fine, you expect it to go to the province, not some ...
That Minnedosa sign is falling apart and it matters to Portage.
You won't believe this Minnedosa sign Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. So, I saw this picture floating around, and it's got me thinking. You know that bi...
Your Winnipeg friends won't believe what happened on the Dawson Trail.
Your Winnipeg buddies won't believe this story Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You ever hear about those old log roads, the ones they used before the Tra...
Your great-grandparents used this log road. Now people are cycling it.
That Dawson Trail trek is wild, you need to hear about it. Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. ### Your great-grandparents might’ve used this You hear abou...
Ottawa just said no to Portage's workforce.
Here's what your federal politicians are missing Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You hear a lot about the bigger cities, but sometimes the most importan...
Your fertilizer might be poisoning our Portage water
Your fertilizer could be poisoning our water Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You hear a lot of talk about what goes into the soil around here, especiall...
Your nurse practitioner charging you is a problem
Your nurse practitioner charging you is a problem Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. I saw a story this morning that really stuck with me, and honestly, it’...
You can keep four largemouth bass now. Here's why.
Your fishing trip just got a lot more interesting Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, you hear about a lot of things being 'invasive' these days – ...
Your fishing trip just got 4 new friends.
Your fishing trip just got a whole lot more interesting Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You hear a lot about invasive species, usually with a good deal o...
Your new Portage hospital won't open until 2027
Your new hospital won't open when you thought it would Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, we talk a lot about planning here. From crop rotations t...
Your grandma's farm life just won an award
Your grandma's farm life just won an award Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You hear a lot about what's new in the world, what's changing. But sometimes,...
Premier Kinew just floated a fuel tax cut. Will you save big?
Your gas money might actually stay in your pocket Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, you hear a lot of talk from the Legislature down in Winnipeg,...
Your bank won't refund stolen money. Seriously?
Your bank won't refund your stolen money. Seriously? Morning from the Central Plains — here's what's moving through Portage today. You know, we're a hub for so many things, from logistics to agricult...